2020 Villa Matilde Tenuta di Altavilla, Greco di Tufo DOCG, Campania, Italy

ABOUT THIS WINE

Greco di Tufo is located around Altavilla irpina, Tufo and Chianche (Campania). In the heart of Irpinia, the tufaceous soil gives Greco grapes distinct elegance of taste and strong personality, typical of the wines obtained from grapes in this area, giving strong emotions to every sip. Gentle pressing, then chilled gravity settling, followed by fermentation off the skins. Matured in steel for about 4 months.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Villa Matilde was established by Francesco Avallone in 1961 and since founded, has been actively involved in the development and restoration of native varietals in Campania, Italy. The result of over a decade of research, led by Francesco Paolo himself, has resulted in new premier clones of Aglianico, Piedirosso and Falanghina, 20 of which are trademarked by Villa Matilde. The main estate vineyard located near Mount Massico and the volcano of Roccamonfina in northwestern Campania is densely planted using the Gouyot training system. Other estate vineyards are located in the Benevento and Avellino provinces. They are managed using organic methods with minimal outside intervention. Winemaking at Villa Matilde follows modern methods and is supported by Riccardo Cotarella, one of Italy’s most accomplished consulting winemakers. Today, the winery is run by Francesco Avallone's children Maria Ida and Salvatore Avallone and continues to expand.